Firestorm · 1 day ago
Senior Technical Writer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $162K/yr
6+ years expFirestorm is a VC-backed company focused on revolutionizing defense solutions through innovative technologies. The Senior Technical Writer will develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the xCell product line, ensuring clarity and accuracy for both technical and non-technical audiences, particularly in defense contexts.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Drones
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and organize comprehensive technical documentation for the xCell product line, including user manuals, system guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Create training content, including manuals and instructor-led training materials, aligned with military training standards and frameworks (e.g., ADDIE, SAT)
Translate complex technical information into clear, concise and user-friendly documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences, particularly warfighters and support teams
Ensure all documentation complies with relevant military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-40051, MIL-HDBK-1222) and internal quality guidelines
Work cross-functionally with engineers, product managers and training personnel to gather source material, validate content accuracy, and align documentation with system updates and milestones
Participate in technical reviews, demos, validation events, and training development sessions to gather insights and support continuous improvement
Manage version control, organize documentation libraries, and support knowledge management across the xCell program
Help define and implement scalable documentation processes, style guides, and templates to support future growth and consistency
Develop and maintain technical manuals, operational procedures, checklists, templates, troubleshooting guides, and release notes to support end users and internal teams
Create and contribute to documentation style guides, processes, lifecycle workflows, and toolkits to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability of documentation efforts
Review and edit documents for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and technical integrity
Incorporate visuals (e.g., graphics, diagrams, flowcharts) and multimedia assets to enhance the learning experience and usability of documentation
Identify gaps or risks in documentation efforts, proposing and implementing solutions to keep projects on track
Help build a culture of technical writing and documentation by developing training, templates, and process improvements to enable contributions across the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or a related field
Minimum 6 years of experience as a technical writer or curriculum developer, supporting training development or instructional design, and documentation efforts within the defense, aerospace or manufacturing sectors
Demonstrated experience developing user manuals, SOPs, training guides, and technical documentation for complex systems
Strong ability to synthesize information from technical subject matter experts and cross-functional teams into clear, concise, and persuasive documents
Familiarity with DoD documentation and training development standards (e.g., MIL-STD-40051, ADDIE, SAT)
Experience creating and maintaining technical manuals, operational guides, and user-facing documentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and version control/document management systems
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently while collaborating effectively across teams
U.S. Citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment or startup
Familiarity with autonomous systems or prior exposure to military training environments, technical documentation standards, or direct work with warfighter end-users
Knowledge of DoD and federal technical standards, such as military documentation formats, instructional design practices, or defense compliance requirements
Visual design experience to enhance technical content through diagrams, illustrations, or multimedia integration
Deep expertise with writing technical user-facing documentation, style guides, and scalable documentation processes
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
Equity grants for new hires
Unlimited PTO
Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
Generous Parental Leave
Lifestyle Spending Account
FSA
DCFSA
HSA
Hospital Indemnity insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
Company
Firestorm
Firestorm develops AI-assisted, modular UAS platforms for adaptable and rapid remote operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$67.52MKey Investors
New Enterprise AssociatesJP MorganAlumni Ventures
2025-07-16Series A· $35M
2025-06-18Debt Financing· $12M
2024-12-16Series A
Leadership Team
Daniel Magy
Co-Founder & CEO
Ian Muceus
Co-Founder, Lead Inventor, and CTO
Recent News
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